Adult Programs

Where oh where are the warblers? Let’s go find out! We’ll stroll along the boardwalk and onto the beach in search of our feathered friends. Bring binoculars or borrow one of ours.

Sunday, April 6; 10:30 a.m. – noon

“I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable, I sound my barbaric YAWP over the roofs of the world.” –Walt Whitman

Join Naturalist Tom Vitti and walk in Whitman’s footsteps at Jayne’s Hill. At approximately 400 feet it is Long Island’s highest point. Come and take in the views from the top and celebrate Long Island’s greatest poet.

Sunday, April 20; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The buds are open, early blossoms are out and the pollinators are buzzing! Join botanist Kathy Krause for a walk through the varied habitats of the South Shore Nature Center and learn about some of our local plants as spring brings them alive with activity. Plan for wet trails and possible mud.

Saturday, May 3; 1 – 3 p.m.

Join Tom Vitti as we explore the grounds of this hidden gem. It once contained a road and bordered a state hospital, but now it is bustling with wildlife as nature has reclaimed the area! Bring Water.

Sunday, May 4; 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a beautiful Spring morning with a fitness walk along the Scully property. Bring a towel, walking sneakers and enjoy nature through a bit of old fashioned exercise! The walk will finish with a group stretch session.

Sunday May 18; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Welcome the arrival of Summer with a fitness walk along the Scully property.  Bring a towel, walking sneakers and enjoy nature through a bit of old fashioned exercise!  The walk will finish with a group stretch session.